Volkswagen Tiguan vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Subaru Outback
- Length174.5 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,397 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 16 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan is 13.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 16 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,510 lb)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in taller (65.6 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Tiguan — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Tiguan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 188.2 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 65.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 107.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,510 lb | 16 lb |
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